Tuesday, October 10, 2006

it was a great weekend

My time away with Gary was wonderful. Our room was up on the 20th floor, it took both of us a bit to adjust to the height but once we did the view of the city was spectacular. We are thankful that we had a 24 hour break just for us. I am thankful for a great husband. Sorry Lee, I forgot the camera so there are no pics to post :( We spent saturday shopping, got some new clothes and a birthday present for my little princess (she's turning 2 in a couple days!) I have never really fully appreciated walking slowly and leisurely through stores till now, what a treat! We have decided that this really needs to happen once a year.
The rest of the weekend was full of family and turkey. We did the in-law thing on sunday and my family yesterday. Being surrounded by family is such a wonderful thing. Angela challenged all of us to write down what we are thankful for. Every year I do this and every year I feel more thankful than the last. So here it goes.........


Watching Gary and the boys sitting around the table while working on their car models. I love watching them hanging out together just being boys. I'm thankful for my boys.

Gracie's smile, her eyes, her beauty. She is beautiful.

A home that is ours. It is warm and cozy.

Friends......so many great friends.

My marriage, I'm thankful for a lifetime of love. A love that covers me.

The activity and noise in my home. My house is full.

Quiet times spent with God. Forgiveness, grace and mercy.



There is so much more but I will stop there. Happy Thanksgiving all.

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

sounds like your weekend away was awesome!! I'm thrilled for you. Sometimes we just have to splurge - for the sake of our marriages.

Kevin and I are doing that this coming weekend, just some nice couple time away from the kids. Looking forward to it :)

Miss-buggy said...

I know I am late reading this post...but it made me tear up. Wonderful things to be thankful for.

Rachel said...

Way to go Jenn! I think a yearly (at least) get away is essential for a healthy marriage!!!!

Anonymous said...

Sounds like a nice time away!

shari said...

I agree with rachel. So glad you got a chance to do that and that you had a great time.